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People Changing Genes
Selective Breeding (Artificial Selection)
Breeding animals with desired traits in order to increase the expression of those desired traits.
Selective Breeding takes advantage of naturally occurring genetic variation in plants, animals, and other organisms, to pass desired traits on to the next generation of organisms
Nearly all domestic animals and plants have been produced by selective breeding
MutationsGenetic Variations are caused by mutations in the
genetic code or DNA. Mutations can happen naturally due to errors during
meiosis or mitosis. Exposure to radiation, viruses, chemicals can also cause mutations.
Some mutations have no effect at all while others can be harmful or helpful. Beneficial mutations may help an individual live longer and pass down the beneficial mutation to more offspring. (This is a driving factor of evolution.)
Cancer is caused by a mutation that allows the cells to grow out of control causing a mass or tumor.
Common and Uncommon Mutations/VariationsIt is believed that Blue Eyes originated from a
mutation in a single individual 6,000 to 10,000 years ago.
Variations/Mutations in our genetic sequences can also lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Polydactyl is an uncommon mutation that causes extra fingers.
Heterochromia is an uncommon mutation thatcauses different colored eyes or one eye of with two different colors.
HybridizationBreeding closely related species in order to bring together the best of both groups.
Species: Two individuals that can mate and produce viable (fertile) offspring.
Hybrid animals are not viable (fertile).
The liger is a hybrid cross between a male lion (Panthera leo) and a tigress (Panthera tigris). Thus, it has parents with the same genus but of different species.
A cama is a hybrid between a male dromedary camel and a female llama. The first cama was born on January 14, 1998. The aim was to create an animal with the size and strength of the camel, but the more cooperative temperament and the higher wool production of the llama.
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (or Vlčák/Vlčiak) is a relatively new breed of dog that traces its original lineage to an experiment conducted in 1955 in Czechoslovakia. After initially breeding 48 working line German Shepherd Dogs with 5 Eurasian wolves, a plan was worked out to create a wolf-dog hybrid that would have the temperament, pack mentality, and trainability of the German Shepherd Dog and the strength, physical build, and stamina of the Eurasian wolf.
Zebroid is the generic name for all zebra hybrids. The different hybrids are generally named using the convention of sire's name + dam's name. There is generally no distinction made as to which zebra species is used. Many times when zebras are crossbred, they develop some form of dwarfism.
Inbreeding (line breeding)The breeding of closely related individuals.
The goal is to maintain the desired characteristics.
This is RISKY, because it increases the danger of genetic defect.
Genetic EngineeringMaking changes in the DNA code of a living organism that do not occur naturally.
Until recently, animal and plant breeders could not modify the genetic code of living things
They were limited by the variation that exists in nature
Today scientists can go right to the genetic code and re-write an organisms DNA, transfer genes at will from one organism to another and design new living things to meet specific needs
DNA ExtractionDNA can be extracted from most cells by a simple chemical procedure
The cells are opened and the DNA is separated from other parts of the cell
Using the DNA SequenceKnowing the sequence of an organisms DNA allows researchers to study specific genes, to compare them with the genes of other organisms, to try to discover the functions of different genes and gene combinations
Transgenic organisms or Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)Organisms that contain genetic information from other species
How does one do this?Take a gene from one organism and place it in another
This idea has sparked the new booming industry of biotechnology.
Fun With FirefliesThere is an enzyme
that makes fireflies glow called Luciferase
Could we take a gene out of an animal and put it in something else?
Could we get things that don’t glow, to glow
Glowing Tobacco PlantPut luciferase gene in a tobacco plant and you can get a glowing tobacco plant
Glow - Fish
Glow - Mice
Transgenic MicroorganismsBefore: Diabetics had to use insulin from cadavers
Now: We make bacteria that produce human proteins such as insulin, growth hormone, clotting factor
Future: Bacteria may produce substances to fight cancer, make raw materials for plastic and fibers
Transgenic AnimalsThere are currently no transgenic animals that are approved for human consumption.
But there are a lot of experimental studies being done.
Transgenic AnimalsMice made to have human immune
systemsLivestock with growth hormoneChickens resistant to bacterial
infections that cause us food poisoning
Mad cow resistant cowsSheep and pigs that produce our
proteinsSpider web goats
Spider Web Goats?Take the gene for making spider web silk
C. darwini silk is more than twice as tough as any previously described silk, and over 10 times tougher than Kevlar.
Put it in a goatThen milk itExtract the spider web silk in large quantities…
And we could have…
The best bullet proof vest ever!
Strongest steel cables
And much more…
Transgenic PlantsAlready here, already controversial
You have already eaten transgenic plants!
They are called GMOs or Genetically Modified Organisms
Soy Beans93% of soy beans today are genetically modified
Corn86% of corn is genetically modified
Insect ResistantThe bulk of both soy beans and corn that is genetically modified is modified to have a natural insecticide
Herbicide resistantOthers resist weed killing chemicals
The other categoriesVirus resistantDelayed fruit ripeningAltered oil controlPollen control
Transgenic Plant MythsThe fish tomato and the fish berry
Genetically modify plants to have a fish gene that makes them able to live in colder temperatures
Experimentally tested, but never worked
A Rising TrendAs more and more farmers are realizing the efficiency of these GM plants, the more they will be used
CloneA member of a population of genetically identical cells produced by a single cell
How to get a clone in 4 easy steps1. Remove the nucleus of an egg
How to get a clone in 4 easy steps
2. Fuse egg with a cell taken from another organism
3. Place in the uterus of a foster mother
4. Foster mother gives birth to cloned baby
Donor Nucleus
These two cells are fused using an electric shock.
Fused Cell
The fused cell begins dividing normally.
Embryo
The embryo is placed in the uterus of a foster mother.The embryo develops normally into a
lamb—Dolly
Egg Cell
An egg cell is taken from an adult female sheep.
The nucleus of the egg cell is removed.
DollyFirst time this was done in a mammal was in 1997
A gigantic scientific breakthrough at the time
We have also clonedCowsPigsMiceCatsDogsHorseMonkey
Starlight…guess where it was cloned
The cutest cloneFirst cloned cat“CC”
Nucleus DonorEgg Donor
Surrogate Mother
Cloned babies
Cloned Mice
Female gives birth to her own dam twin!
Dam = female horse
The worlds first cloned dog
Breaking News in the Cloning World!
Scientists just announced that for the first time, they have successfully cloned a rhesus monkey embryo.
Pros and Cons of CloningProsSaving
endangered species
Transgenic animals for human consumption
Organ and tissue transplants
ConsCloned animals
have genetic defects
Health problems
Animals tend to die young.
Should we reproductively clone humans?
Not anytime soon!It took 188 tries on DollySuccess rate of .4 on the horseSuccess rate of 1.6 on the dogHow many humans would die before this worked?